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The WEM4000 Asphalt Drum Control is customizable for all blending processes, including warm mix, RAP, and additives. WEM Automation’s expertise helps producers create high-quality mix efficiently and cost-effectively.
Full plant control options enable complete facility management.
Customizable reports track material usage and inventory, while process trending ensures precise monitoring of mix quality.
The WEM4000 Asphalt Drum Control offers standard or customizable
configurations to meet specific site needs, covering common plant
setups.
Standard features include remote access, communication tools, and 24/7
support. The PC/PLC-based system uses off-the-shelf parts for maximum
uptime and productivity.
STANDARD FEATURES INCLUDE
The baseline drum system provides calibrated control of cold feed aggregates, eight standard
One liquid Asphalt Cement (AC) to the drum
Allen-Bradley™ PLC controls, one PC with Wonderware™ graphical displays
SQL Server Database™, reporting functions
Unlimited mix design storage
Material mix design tolerance
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) maintains power on computer after loss of electrical power
Full remote support by WEM
OPTIONS INCLUDE
Multiple aggregate (Cold Feed) bins feeding a weigh belt scale
Multiple Recycled Asphalt Product (RAP) and Shingles (RAS) bins feeding a weigh belt scale
Multiple Asphalt Cement (AC) tanks, “tank farm”, feeding into a scale or metered flow
Operator Control Center (building structure housing operator control center – custom to plant)
Liquid additives
Dry additives such as Mineral, Fiber, and Dust
Liquid additives
WMA control
Baghouse control
Tachometers with connectors
Flow meters
Manager’s PC (optional on line PC for report use and live backup / redundancy)
Display and input of moisture content from moisture sensors with 4-20mA signals to WEM
Full plant controls (customized control and graphics for bag houses, fans, pumps, etc.)
Motor current monitor (on screen display of key motor current draw – includes transducer)
WEM4000 Maintenance Manager (cumulative usage or production checkpoints trigger preventative maintenance work orders)
Moisture content compensation
Business Intelligence Server (BIS)
AC temperature compensation
Burner control
Printer for the drum system reports and work orders
Scale meters
The WEM4000 Asphalt Cold Feed Control is customizable for Batch Plant blending,
adapting to plant needs over time. It offers detailed material usage reports
and process monitoring for mix quality.
Standard features include remote access,
communication utilities, 24/7 service, and PC/PLC-based systems with off-the-shelf
parts for high uptime and productivity.
STANDARD FEATURES INCLUDE
Six (6) Cold Feeders & Two (2) RAP Feeders
PLC Sequence Control & Interlocking
Advanced Processing for Unsurpassed Accuracy
On-the-Fly Mix and Rate Changes for Maximum Efficiency & Minimum Waste
Automatic Multi-Point Calibration for Optimum Plant Efficiency
Simple Yet Advanced Graphics & Control for Maximum Ease of Use
Unparalleled Mix Quality
OPTIONS INCLUDE
Additional Cold Feeders & RAP Feeders
Tachometers with Connectors
Advanced Processing for Unsurpassed Accuracy
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